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John Herbstritt

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Century City
T:+1.424.288.5358
CAPABILITIES
PRACTICES
  • Corporate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Entertainment, Technology and Advertising
  • Private Equity
INDUSTRIES
  • Media and Technology
  • Interactive Media
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Overview

John Herbstritt regularly advises clients on a wide variety of corporate matters, including due diligence, buy and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, entity formation, reorganization, and other general corporate matters. His clients span an array of industries, including entertainment, media, technology, hospitality, healthcare, and private equity.

He also maintains a robust pro bono practice, focusing on immigration and LGBT issues.

Professional and Educational Background

John graduated magna cum laude from the University of California School of Law, San Francisco, where he focused on Corporate Law, and won an award for Top Negotiator at the 2023 International Academy of Dispute Resolution Competition. Before attending law school, he trained as a sommelier, worked in Michelin star restaurants, and traveled extensively to top wine regions in Europe and the U.S. to hone his craft.

  • Represented a private investment fund in its acquisition of a music catalog
  • Represented a private equity firm in its acquisition of a live events production company
  • Represented a technology company in a major financing round
  • Served as outside counsel for a major film and television studio, handling day-to-day corporate governance matters

Education

J.D., University of California School of Law, San Francisco, 2023, magna cum laude

B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2008

Admissions

California

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